New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-09-27
MR.. SCHUYLER on Mr. wATsoN's REPLY.

HE THINKS THAT THE DESIGNERS EXPLANATION
DOES NOT YXPLAIN-BETTIXG on TiIE RACE.
The OF the New-York Yacht Club we're abuzz
all yesterday afternoon with the conversation of
hers eagerly discussing what the might bring
forth There were throng' OF applicants for tickets
after all the tickets had been disposed Of:
and the corridors and parlors kept constantly
crowded with members and their friends 1t must he
said that while ~ them believers In the Vo;
unteer there little boasul talk INDUCED IN. The
tact that opponent that may well inspire
spect fully recognized and where there
any betting 1t generally few ardent
hackers OF the Volunteer offered two to their
favsrtte and similar odds offered by some
Of the Thls'ies warmest friends The prevailing I'M
preston thai the weather tire first Hight
caused considerable e,aiien among the Thst!ss sup
porters ani doubts AMI fears the Volunteer
men.
'But doesn't decide II. fortunately
marked mamber.
Mr. Bell. o., the Thistle. called tho club
late In tho afternoon to
ascertain whether there were any alterar
tons In the minor "details OF the George
L Schuyler by a TRIBUNE reporter and asseI
whether be inreud-d maki.g reply TO George L.
WaSous the letter which he in referen
to the water-Iinc length Of ths Thistle
4" No." said he there Will no. he any controversy.
Mr. Watson to imply that personal In using
the phrase through mistake design but I would
like him TO understani that only used
II In general way AMI Intended reflection whatever
on him personally. Al the same time. my position
IN ms unaltcref There MS AXE, AMI II IL Tor Mr..
Watson To xpian that mistake he has not done
might still hold hfs calculation
rate. Mr. Bell said that he did not understand that thu
load water II 70 length had necessarily 10 DO
among the duensuns, and lie sent II rs matter OF
courteeY.
eau quite understand how In that case he would ask
his DESIGNER 10 give him the measurement, and Mr. Wat.
probably male muxi calculation and said n would
be about sght' nve feet. male some such eahani
pv. But between variation o almost foot and bali
aud ons of few inches there In great differ.
epce. L suppose Mr. Watson must have made q
mistake IN the figures I think ~ other
explanation. hut ~ somewhat OF hardship
Volunteer people that hev did moi know that the Thistle
would Do than s. fcei because they might have
built rser boat foot AMI half additional in
the wattrhpe leI 9Th mske- great difference In the
power OF boa. and hat thias the most important
measurement OF all But considering the
position Mr.. Bell took wouh have been great pity
that he should not start In the for such
After all II Is not matter ~ any great consequence
What DO yoa think OF the probabilities OF tho first |
racer
am afraid going have light southwcstery |
winds and IN that ease~hv that IL the Th!ses oppur
tunlty. In to-norrovs race II there In southwest |
wTudr me yachts wal have little beat
spit uleu 'hev viii have a beam wind hight
a little bear. then full But sban be 1T all |
discolI aged the Volunteer loses the FIRST rae
conditions erpectet will afsrt the Thistle the best |
chance aud IN such via BY her would not mako
NE the least downrs%t"
The Nevyork Yacht Club boat Taurus win to-day |
Tor members and their wives and friends the
supply. snd available inch ef wis. taken |
mp But all who have been lucky enough TO get ticket
ant1cipate having thoroughly good time.